The Punch Bowl in Bristol, City of

First time visiting they were very busy so did have a bit of a wait, but the food was amazing! Second time a week later the wait was no longer than 15/20 minutes.. the food is so good! The curry goat is the best goat I’ve tasted, my daughter loved the Mac & cheese, we even ordered 2 extra curry goats to take home after our meals. They are really friendly and welcoming. Will definitely visit regularly, we travel from Newport to Bristol but it’s worth the 50 minute drive. Out of all the Caribbean restaurants we have tried this has got to be the best. Very authentic it’s nice to see real Caribbean staff in & out of the kitchen giving you a real experience!! Very clean & each person speaks to you politely. Prices are very reasonable even down to the drinks. Would recommend to everyone who loves a good Caribbean meal ♥️

Amazing Cuban food, David is a genius

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Turtle Bay, and from start to finish, the experience was nothing short of outstanding. From the vibrant atmosphere to the mouthwatering Caribbean flavors, everything was on point—but what truly made the visit exceptional was the incredible team. Frank – The Cocktail Maestro Frank, the bartender, is an artist behind the bar. His cocktail craftsmanship is next-level, and his creation of the “One Love” cocktail was nothing short of spectacular. Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and packed with flavor, it was easily one of the best drinks I’ve had. His attention to detail, passion for mixology, and ability to make every customer feel welcome made the experience even better. Manager G – The Heart of the House G, the manager, is the kind of leader every venue needs. Warm, charismatic, and effortlessly keeping the place running smoothly, she ensures that every guest feels valued. It’s clear that her energy and dedication set the tone for the amazing service that Turtle Bay delivers. Varun – A Head Chef Who Delivers Perfection The food? Absolutely unreal. Head Chef Varun knows exactly how to bring out bold, authentic Caribbean flavors that leave you wanting more. Every dish was packed with spice, depth, and that signature island soul that makes Turtle Bay a standout. You can tell there’s real passion behind the food, and that comes down to Varun’s skill and dedication. If you’re looking for a place with exceptional cocktails, incredible food, and a team that makes you feel like family, Turtle Bay is the spot. Huge shoutout to Frank, G, and Varun for making it an unforgettable experience—I’ll definitely be back

Myself and my family have eaten in pretty much every Caribbean restaurant in Bristol (Caribbean Croft, Rice n Things, Biblos, Bikkle Island, Turtle Bay, Glen’s Kitchen, Vybz’s, Chef Watson and a few more). This was our first time ordering at Mamma P’s and we were a little nervous. We ordered 2 large Curry Goat, 2 large brown stewed chicken, 2 plantain, 4 fried dumplings, coleslaw, cornmeal porridge. It was a £42 order so we spent quite a bit of money here. - Negative Having had our order accepted via Just Eat, I was surprised to get a phone call from the restaurant to advise that they had run out of brown stewed chicken, so could only fulfil one order. To be fair they did offer us an alternative, but as they had also run out of Jerk Chicken, the only other chicken they could offer us was fried. I agreed for this to be substituted, but only as there was no other option. i wish they would keep their online menu updated so this wouldn’t happen. - Positives The food portions were a good size, the food was warm and tasted amazing. Will definately eat here again, hopefully next time they will be able to fulfil our order in it’s entirety. This is the only reason why i am not giving them 5/5 this time.

Stunning, authentic food with a fabulous host - I couldn't recommend enough!